The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-18

under the conduct of Rev. S. C. Lockett,
of the latter place. We have no doubt
much good will result from the meeting
to the community.
Mr.. V. V. Harris, of Lone Grove, Llano
county, brought to town the first bale of
cotton of the season yesterday. 1t
classed strict middling, was of fell weight,
and was sold to ]. r. Hudson j. Co., at ten
cents per pound. Cheers for Llano.
Major j. Norman Fenton is off on a
trip to Sweetwater. We don't know
whether for business or pleasure.
Sergeant John w. Neal, of the Granite
Rifles, is Just back from a trip to different
parts of the state.
Mr.. II. j. Thomas, late of Pecos, has
moved to Burnet and will be on hand as
the Cow Boy Depot ready to sell saddles,
harness and the like, in which business he
is partner. Mr.. Thomas has many
friends in Burnett as well as Pecos, who
he will be pleased to serve when they need
anything in his line.
Burnett hotel arrivals: j. w. Harris,
Pembroke, Ind; H, L. Maxon, st. Louis;
E. Eberling, Blanoo; David NJ. Olarkson,
Ranch ID. R.; viii Oberwetter, Austin; R.
L. Rife, w. M. Landrum, Uvalde; N. Zinck,
lady and sister, Llano; Jas. G. Smith,
Huntsville; John Dickson, Dallas.
Mr.. j. A. Edwards, who has been living
in Llano county for the last twelve years,
passed through Burnett to-day on his way
back to his old home in Arkansas. Mr..
Edwards was one of Llano's best farmers
and citizens, and will be missed by his
many friends in that county.
Burnet's first bale of cotton came
in yesterday. 1t was full weight,
and was brought in by Mr.. B. I. Hester.
1t was sold to j. r. Hudson d 90.
Mr.. Dixon, of Dallas, was in our county
several days since, and was highly pleased
with what he saw of it. He took back
specimens of our minerals.
The Holloway telegraph line from here
to Austin, has secured the right-of-way into
a the city, and will be in operation in very
! few days. Mr.. Wilkins is in charge of the
, construction gang, and is pushing the
2 work right along. They have secured
office facilities at the Raymond house, in
Austin. 1t is believed the Austin * North
western railroad will use this line in pre-
ference to the old one, and this line will bt
4 of much benefit to Austin, inasmuch as /,
gives her another Geographic connection
Mr.. Holloway having made satisfactory ar
rangements with the Baltimore a. Ohio
Telegraph company, by which he has the
use of their wires.
Q Miss Annie Ford, of McLennan county
Q is in Burnett visiting her relatives, DR.. Jas
! s. Watson and family.
The Methodist church is receiving Q
4 new coat of paint, and when finished viii
d add much to the looks of the building
j Messrs. Bowdoin and Sanders have the
Q job, which is a guarantee that it will b'
v we'll done.
/, Miss Hettie Hansford has returned from
J. snort visit to Corn Hill.
s Prof. w. II. Russell returned from hi
summer trip on Thursday, much improved
, by his recreation.
Mr.. Ike T. Pryor, of Austin, addressed
o meeting of the stockmen of Burne
Il county, in the interest of the Houston
10 refrigerator, at the court house to-day
p and secured subscriptions, as a start +
Ir the amount of $50 head of cattle. o
8. course this number will be added T.
n greatly VIXEN the object becomes gener
10 ally known.